Srinagar, Jan 23: Minister for Rural Development, Ali Muhammad Sagar launched pulse polio campaign here on Sunday in which 10.71 lakh children, between the age group of 0-5 years, were to be administered pulse polio drops in Kashmir division.
In Budgam district 1.20 lakh, Baramulla 1.55 lakh, Bandipora 73690, Kupwara 1.32 lakh, Pulwama 69597, Shopian 51013, Islamabad 131428, Kulgam 92607, Kargil 16397 while in Leh 12086 children have been administered pulse polio drops. In all 5489 polio booths were established in the valley.
Sagar launched the campaign by administrating drops to a baby at Government Gousia Hospital Khanyar Srinagar. Director Health services Kashmir, Dr. Mohammad Amin, Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Meraj Ahmad Kakroo and other officers were present on the occasion.
On the occasion, Director Health Services informed that near about 22000 persons including 229 Asha workers and 334 Anganwari workers were engaged for the purpose. The respective District Development Commissioners launched the Pulse Polio Campaign in their districts.
Sagar launched the campaign by administrating drops to a baby at Government Gousia Hospital Khanyar Srinagar. Director Health services Kashmir, Dr. Mohammad Amin, Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Meraj Ahmad Kakroo and other officers were present on the occasion.
On the occasion, Director Health Services informed that near about 22000 persons including 229 Asha workers and 334 Anganwari workers were engaged for the purpose. The respective District Development Commissioners launched the Pulse Polio Campaign in their districts.
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